At a regular session of the County Commission of Cabell County, West Virginia, held at the Courthouse thereof, on the 27th day of March, 2003, the following Order was made and entered: IN THE MATTER OF A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The following resolution was offered by: Robert L. Bailey , President It is difficult in these unsettled times to think of anything we can say or do to adequately recognize and honor the men and women of our armed services. Yet the debt we owe them and their families for this sacrifice beyond description is no less due because we have not the power or means to bestow a full measure of appreciation. Though we feel powerless and unworthy in the face of their bravery and sacrifice, we are compelled to, in our small way, acknowledge our indebtedness to them. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabell County Commission, on behalf of the citizens of our beloved County, does aver and assure their love and affection for their sons and daughters and mothers and fathers who serve in our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. They are the descendents of those who first served at the birth of our nation and in all the subsequent times when our nation has been required to defend our liberty and the freedoms of others being oppressed. We hold them in the highest possible regard and will do all within our meager power to support them and their families until they return to one nation, under God, our County and their homes. The adoption of the foregoing Resolution having been moved by: L.D. Egnor , Commissioner , and duly seconded by: Nancy Cartmill , Commissioner , the vote thereon was as follows: